PETALING JAYA: Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Azam Baki has insisted that he does not need to go on leave amid ongoing investigations into his alleged shareholdings.
Responding to calls urging him to be put on garden leave during the probe, Azam said: “There is no need for me to go on leave. Previously, there have been individuals investigated in court who continued to perform their duties.”
He also emphasised that he is ready to fully cooperate with the special task force formed to investigate his alleged shareholdings, Berita Harian reported.
“I am ready at any time. If summoned, I will provide all relevant documents. I have nothing to hide,” he was quoted as saying.
Azam made this statement at a press conference following the launch of the Kampung Angkat Madani in Kampung Sungai Buah, in Dengkil, today.
The investigation was ordered by the Cabinet, days after Bloomberg News reported that Azam had shareholdings that were above the limit prescribed for civil servants.
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